Memorials, Retirement - Samuel Milton Leslie, South Harriman Baptist Church music minister -
This bill is a joint resolution that honors Samuel Milton Leslie, the Minister of Music at South Harriman Baptist Church, on the occasion of his retirement after thirty years of service. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to his congregation and community through music ministry, youth programs, and various church leadership roles. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his career achievements. The measure was passed by the Tennessee legislature and signed into law as a commemorative gesture.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Signed Apr 8, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 8, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Yager
RRepublican
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